Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Pancreatic Cancer, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Pancreatic Cancer, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

No one wants cancer or his body cell to becomes mutant
But when the body mutates and become malignant
There is nothing much that the patient can do about it
All the patient does is hope the cancer cells can be removed by surgery

The other treatments in the past is radiation or chemotherapy
Now there are stem cells, hormone treatment and immunotherapy
Targeted therapy is focused directly on a particular cluster of cancer cells
The exact location where the cancer cells dwell

Avoid smoking if possible; cigarette smoke has 40 types of carcinogens
Avoid alcohol which can cause cancer of mouth, esophagus and liver conditions
Avoid chemicals like asbestos, alphatoxins from nuts and silica
Avoid sun rays, radiation from phones, viral infections and trauma

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

"A 70 year patient of mine had chronic gastric pains for many years which improved with medications.

I have always advised him to see a specialist for a gastroscopy.

Eventually he went to see a gastroenterologist and the gastroscopy did show the presence of gastric ulcers and the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.

With treatment of the gastric ulcer and bacteria, further gastroscopy showed that the stomach was clear of ulcers and bacteria.

However the pain persisted.

So he went to see all the specialists in Singapore, America, Europe and United Kingdom.

All the tests did not show any serious illness.

As the pain became worse, a MRI of the pancreas finally confirmed the presence of Cancer of the Pancreas.

By that time the cancer had spread to the liver and other parts of the body.

Treatment was only palliative.

Although a multimillionaire all his money could not get him a recovery and he finally succumbed to his illness.

Another patient had been treated by me for gastritis and indigestion for 25 years.

Again gastroscopy showed evidence of gastric ulcers which was then treated by a hospital specialist.

There was no involvement of the pancreas with all the blood tests and ultrasound being normal.

A few years ago due to his sudden loss of weight and increased abdominal pain, a PET scan and MRI scan were able to detect a growth in the pancreas.

A biopsy of the growth finally confirmed the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer .

He also died shortly after the diagnosis was confirmed in spite of treatment.

Cancer of the Pancreas is one of the most difficult cancers to detect and cure

Another example is the late Steve Jobs who also died of pancreatic cancer."

Pancreatic Cancer is a malignant disease of the exocrine pancreas in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the pancreas.

90% are adenocarcinomas.

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose early due to its site behind stomach, intestines, liver

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are jaundice 70%, pain 75%, and weight loss 90%.

Tests that examine the pancreas are employed to diagnose and stage pancreatic cancer:
Blood lipase and amylase (pancreas enzymes)
CA 19.9 and CEA (tumor markers)
Multidetector CT (best imaging to evaluate the extent of disease)

Surgery is still the best treatment for pancreatic cancer, followed by chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy and new methods such as tumor vaccines. immunotherapy, genetic therapy.

Palliative treatment for pain, diet, nutrition, bypass surgery are important.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Pancreatic Cancer
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Pancreatitis
Chapter 8 Cancer of Liver
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215999066
• Artikelnr.: 75904947

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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